Another great thing about this place is the people, not just the other guests, whom were great company, but the guides, both the native guide and biologist guide were friendly, informative, and just plain nice people. The rainforest is just filled with wildlife, but it sometimes takes a little work to find them.
I also have to mention the food, we were completely surprised to find such a vast array of food and every meal time. Remember _everything_ has to get to the lodge by canoe, and the food was just awesome, there was something for everyone. And always delicious, you work up an apetite going on hikes in the early morning and late until the night---when most animals are the most active. And don't even get me started on the delicate desserts....we love food, and we thought we might have "rough it" a little in the jungle, but the Sacha Lodge always provided a tastey menu. Oh, and I think it's every Wednesday where they have a barbeque down by the pier, and it's sooooo goood. Like I said you work up an apetite.
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.